Asian markets climbed overnight on fresh optimism around US-Iran negotiations. European bourses followed higher as traders bet Tehran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz. FT reported oil prices soaring above $100 despite ceasefire hopes showing persistent supply anxiety.
North Sea crude hit record highs per Financial Times coverage. The Washington-Tehran deal failed to stem global energy chaos. Commodity traders lost billions in early war days caught off guard by the sudden price spike.
TSLA Tesla grabbed attention as Gary Black called European FSD approval a non-event. The EV maker faces skepticism despite regulatory wins. Carson Block predicted AI disruption will boost short seller returns going forward per FT interview.
BAC Bank of America and SCHW Charles Schwab report Wednesday as financials dominate earnings calendars. NFLX Netflix posts results Wednesday afternoon facing regulatory pressure as Hollywood creators urged blocking the Paramount- Warner Bros merger deal.
Short sellers piled into WIX Wix as SI exploded 10 points in 24 hours to 22.7%. FOUR Shift4 Payments held 36.2% SI with 48% analyst upside showing extreme positioning divergence. Options traders swarmed chip testers and energy infrastructure names betting on sustained volatility.
Asian insiders showed conviction with CK CH. Karnchang CEO buying $5.5M. Energy analysts lifted targets on HAL Halliburton and BKR Baker Hughes. UK retail investors shunned falling markets during crucial ISA buying season per Financial Times.
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